Step into the cosmos as we bring Holst’s The Planets (An HD Odyssey) to our stage in a celestial exploration of the skies. Projected in HD on a giant screen over the stage, the latest NASA images from modern space voyages provide a stunning visual canvas as our musicians perform this iconic composition. From the relentless rhythms of Mars (Bringer of War) to the serene beauty of Venus (Bringer of Peace), experience the magic of this multimedia event. The Planets is perfectly paired with Miguel Farías’ Retratos Australes (Southern Portraits), echoing the theme of mysterious beauty.
Step into the cosmos as we bring Holst’s The Planets (An HD Odyssey) to our stage in a celestial exploration of the skies. Projected in HD on a giant screen over the stage, the latest NASA images from modern space voyages provide a stunning visual canvas as our musicians perform this iconic composition. From the relentless rhythms of Mars (Bringer of War) to the serene beauty of Venus (Bringer of Peace), experience the magic of this multimedia event. The Planets is perfectly paired with Miguel Farías’ Retratos Australes (Southern Portraits), echoing the theme of mysterious beauty.
This symphonic tribute to the Fab Four features new arrangements transcribed from the original master recordings at Abbey Road! Accompanied by hundreds of rare and unseen photos, along with stunning video and animation, join us as top vocalists take you on a magical musical and visual journey through more than 25 top hits including “Penny Lane,” “All You Need Is Love,” “Get Back,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “Hey Jude.”
This symphonic tribute to the Fab Four features new arrangements transcribed from the original master recordings at Abbey Road! Accompanied by hundreds of rare and unseen photos, along with stunning video and animation, join us as top vocalists take you on a magical musical and visual journey through more than 25 top hits including “Penny Lane,” “All You Need Is Love,” “Get Back,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “Hey Jude.”
Joined by the Utah Symphony Chorus and vocal soloists, we share Mozart’s Requiem, his introspective and hauntingly beautiful final work that contemplates mortality—made even more significant by the fact that Mozart passed away before its completion.
The first half of this all-Mozart program offers the exuberance that defined much of his illustrious (and too-short) career, with the lively Overture to The Magic Flute and the restless energy of the “Little G Minor” Symphony.
Joined by the Utah Symphony Chorus and vocal soloists, we share Mozart’s Requiem, his introspective and hauntingly beautiful final work that contemplates mortality—made even more significant by the fact that Mozart passed away before its completion.
The first half of this all-Mozart program offers the exuberance that defined much of his illustrious (and too-short) career, with the lively Overture to The Magic Flute and the restless energy of the “Little G Minor” Symphony.
Dive into an explosive multimedia concert experience featuring an extravaganza of video game music! With a blend of live orchestral performance, synchronized video footage, and lighting effects, this all-new show brings your favorite gaming universes to life like never before. Video Games Live offers an unforgettable quest through musical scores etched in the memories of gamers across generations!
Embark on a high-seas adventure! Set sail with Captain Jack Sparrow (“Ahh, so you have heard of him…”) as we bring this swashbuckling tale to the big screen with the full power of our symphony playing Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer’s epic score.
Raise your colors, make port in Tortuga, and join the pirates you know and love as they search for the legendary Black Pearl and cursed skeletal crew.
Embark on a high-seas adventure! Set sail with Captain Jack Sparrow (“Ahh, so you have heard of him…”) as we bring this swashbuckling tale to the big screen with the full power of our symphony playing Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer’s epic score.
Raise your colors, make port in Tortuga, and join the pirates you know and love as they search for the legendary Black Pearl and cursed skeletal crew.
Embark on a high-seas adventure! Set sail with Captain Jack Sparrow (“Ahh, so you have heard of him…”) as we bring this swashbuckling tale to the big screen with the full power of our symphony playing Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer’s epic score.
Raise your colors, make port in Tortuga, and join the pirates you know and love as they search for the legendary Black Pearl and cursed skeletal crew.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with acclaimed singer-songwriter Amos Lee. Known for his soulful voice and masterful blend of folk, rock, and soul influences, Amos Lee has captivated audiences worldwide with his emotionally charged songwriting and powerful live performances. This intimate concert offers a rare opportunity to experience the raw emotion behind his hits, from heartfelt stories of love and loss to personal growth.
Start your morning off right with a behind-the-scenes look at the process of bringing our concerts to the stage. Finishing Touches gives our audience the opportunity to observe working rehearsals; selections from the program will be rehearsed at the discretion of the conductor.
The passionate intensity of Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 is a testament to Saint-Saëns' mastery of the piano and his ability to evoke a range of emotions—and in the hands of the visionary and commanding pianist Alessio Bax, it’s sure to mesmerize!
Showing the full scope of Bartók's brilliance, his Concerto for Orchestra highlights each section of the orchestra as soloists in their own right. With dazzling brass fanfares and delicate dances of strings and woodwinds, each instrument has its moment to show off virtuosity and versatility This final completed work by Bartók is a masterclass in structural perfection, much like the perfect balance found in Mozart’s symphonies more than 150 years earlier.
The passionate intensity of Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 is a testament to Saint-Saëns' mastery of the piano and his ability to evoke a range of emotions—and in the hands of the visionary and commanding pianist Alessio Bax, it’s sure to mesmerize!
Showing the full scope of Bartók's brilliance, his Concerto for Orchestra highlights each section of the orchestra as soloists in their own right. With dazzling brass fanfares and delicate dances of strings and woodwinds, each instrument has its moment to show off virtuosity and versatility This final completed work by Bartók is a masterclass in structural perfection, much like the perfect balance found in Mozart’s symphonies more than 150 years earlier.
The passionate intensity of Saint-Saëns' Piano Concerto No. 2 is a testament to Saint-Saëns' mastery of the piano and his ability to evoke a range of emotions—and in the hands of the visionary and commanding pianist Alessio Bax, it’s sure to mesmerize!
Showing the full scope of Bartók's brilliance, his Concerto for Orchestra highlights each section of the orchestra as soloists in their own right. With dazzling brass fanfares and delicate dances of strings and woodwinds, each instrument has its moment to show off virtuosity and versatility This final completed work by Bartók is a masterclass in structural perfection, much like the perfect balance found in Mozart’s symphonies more than 150 years earlier.
Deeply thoughtful conductor Markus Poschner returns to explore the theme of self-reflection, opening with a soul-stirring violin concerto by Hollywood-favorite composer Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, The Color Purple, Green Book). Performed by Charles Yang, For A Younger Self takes listeners on a journey of reminiscence and self-discovery as the music mirrors the experiences and aspirations of youth.
Then enjoy the wild ride of Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, a work that revolutionized storytelling through music. What begins as a daydream in the countryside and waltzes at a grand ball turns quickly into a fantastical nightmare complete with witches, in this vivid and radical telling of a man’s love obsession—or was it Berlioz’s own romantic infatuation that inspired this work?
Deeply thoughtful conductor Markus Poschner returns to explore the theme of self-reflection, opening with a soul-stirring violin concerto by Hollywood-favorite composer Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, The Color Purple, Green Book). Performed by Charles Yang, For A Younger Self takes listeners on a journey of reminiscence and self-discovery as the music mirrors the experiences and aspirations of youth.
Then enjoy the wild ride of Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, a work that revolutionized storytelling through music. What begins as a daydream in the countryside and waltzes at a grand ball turns quickly into a fantastical nightmare complete with witches, in this vivid and radical telling of a man’s love obsession—or was it Berlioz’s own romantic infatuation that inspired this work?
As the Utah Symphony hosts the League of American Orchestras’ annual conference and is joined in the audience by orchestra leaders from across the county, witness our musicians and Music Director Emeritus Thierry Fischer intertwine works by composers of multifaceted backgrounds into an enchanting tapestry that reverberates with the richness of diverse heritages.
South Korean-German violinist Clara-Jumi Kang makes her Utah Symphony debut with the Korngold Violin Concerto, which brings all the glitz and glamor expected from an Austrian who later found himself in Hollywood composing for films! Echoes of the “American Dream” are also heard in Amériques by French composer Varèse, who moved to America and was inspired by the sounds of industrial New York City.
Mexican composers past and present bookend the program. Revueltas warns of the dangers of cultural clashes, yet Gabriela Ortiz’ Téenek concludes the program, and the season, with the message that a hopeful future lies in recognizing each other’s respective identities and differences—and weaving them together to create something stronger than the sum of the parts.
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